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The Global Citizen Festival 2025 lineup featured Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo, Elyanna, and a surprise guest appearance from BLACKPINK's ROSÉ. It took place in New York City's Central Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Among multiple memorable moments, Cardi B's set drew significant attention. The rapper delivered a high-energy performance while visibly pregnant. The Grammy-winning artist revealed earlier this month that she and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs are expecting their first child together. She took the stage in a fitted top that highlighted her baby bump. Fans reacted, saying:
"She has been pushing her album like Nino Brown is her godfather 💛‼️ you gotta respect her work ethic while pregnant 👍🏽"
Netizens' reactions to Cardi B's 2025 Global Citizen Festival performance
Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to post a clip of Cardi's set, captioning:
"Cardi B performs ‘Bodak Yellow’ at Global Citizen 2025."
Fans were notably quick to jump into the comment section of the X post as they shared their reactions. Below are some of their remarks:
"Cardi B performed "Bodak Yellow" at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival on September 27,. She replaced The Weeknd in the lineup and headlined the event, performing several hits from her recent album Am I The Drama? and her past work, including "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It". Here's a recap of her performance: •Date: September 27, 2025 •Location: Great Lawn at Central Park, New York City •Why she was there: Cardi B was added to the lineup to replace The Weeknd, who pulled out due to personal reasons. •Songs performed: She performed new songs from her latest album, Am I The Drama?, as well as hits from her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, including "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It," and "Drip". •What made it special: The performance was part of a larger effort to end extreme poverty, and it marked her headlining debut at the festival. •How to watch: The event was streamed live on iHeartRadio", detailed a netizen.
"She replaced The Weeknd in the lineup and headlined the event", noted another.
"Cardi B unleashing "Bodak Yellow" at Global Citizen 2025? The crowd didn’t stand a chance. When that beat drops, it’s not just a performance it’s a takeover. Five years later, and the song still hits like the first time. Queen of turning an anthem into a movement.", penned a third.
Others also chimed in:
"No aura at all. Congrats on the baby tho", stated an X user.
"Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, replacing The Weeknd as headliner, underscores her enduring music industry influence despite recent challenges, including her pregnancy announcement with NFL star Stefon Diggs and the Platinum-certified release of her sophomore album, "Am I the Drama?"", opined another.
"That must have been 🔥! Cardi B bringing Bodak Yellow to Global Citizen 2025 is a perfect mix of energy and message—her performance probably had everyone hyped while keeping the focus on global awareness. Her presence alone makes the event feel iconic. Did she include any special messages or surprises during the set?", questioned a third.
Cardi B's 2025 Global Citizen performance included hits such as Bodak Yellow, I Like It, and her recent single Outside. She also performed a few new tracks from her latest album, Am I The Drama?. Notably, despite her pregnancy, Cardi has announced her first-ever headlining arena trek, the Little Miss Drama Tour, to support the album. A complete itinerary for her 2026 run is as follows:
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Palm Desert, CA, at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs
- Friday, February 13, 2026, Paradise, NV, at T-Mobile Arena
- Saturday, February 15, 2026, Inglewood, CA, at Kia Forum
- Sunday, February 16, 2026, Inglewood, CA, at Kia Forum
- Wednesday, February 19, 2026, Portland, OR, at Moda Center
- Friday, February 21, 2026, Vancouver, BC, Canada, at Rogers Arena
- Saturday, February 22, 2026, Seattle, WA, at Climate Pledge Arena
- Tuesday, February 25, 2026, Sacramento, CA, at Golden 1 Center
- Thursday, February 27, 2026, San Francisco, CA, at Chase Center
- Sunday, March 1, 2026, Phoenix, AZ, at PHX Arena
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Houston, TX, at Toyota Center
- Friday, March 6, 2026, Austin, TX, at Moody Center
- Saturday, March 7, 2026, Dallas, TX, at American Airlines Center
- Monday, March 9, 2026, Denver, CO, at Ball Arena
- Thursday, March 12, 2026, Minneapolis, MN, at Target Center
- Saturday, March 14, 2026, Indianapolis, IN, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Sunday, March 15, 2026, Detroit, MI, at Little Caesars Arena
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Kansas City, MO, at T-Mobile Center
- Thursday, March 19, 2026, Cincinnati, OH, at Heritage Bank Center
- Saturday, March 21, 2026, Chicago, IL, at United Center
- Tuesday, March 25, 2026, New York City, NY, at Madison Square Garden
- Wednesday, March 26, 2026, New York City, NY, at Madison Square Garden
- Friday, March 28, 2026, Newark, NJ, at Prudential Center
- Sunday, March 30, 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada, at Scotiabank Arena
- Wednesday, April 2, 2026, Boston, MA, at TD Garden
- Thursday, April 3, 2026, Hartford, CT, at PeoplesBank Arena
- Friday, April 4, 2026, Baltimore, MD, at CFG Bank Arena
- Monday, April 7, 2026, Philadelphia, PA, at Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Tuesday, April 8, 2026, Washington, DC, at Capital One Arena
- Friday, April 11, 2026, Raleigh, NC, at the Lenovo Center
- Saturday, April 12, 2026, Charlotte, NC, at Spectrum Center
- Monday, April 14, 2026, Sunrise, FL, at Amerant Bank Arena
- Thursday, April 17, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena
- Friday, April 18, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena
Available tickets and VIP upgrades can be purchased from Cardi B's official website. VIP packages feature premium seats, a meet-and-greet, pre-show party, and exclusive merchandise, among other perks.
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